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Kern County Supervisor Leticia Perez attended the Bridges Academy Open House on Nov. 3, 2016. Among the highlights of the event was the annual auction of student art projects, which are produced through the academy’s fine arts program. More than $5,000 was raised during the event, including $2,500 from Supervisor Perez, with and ongoing support from the Kern County Bar Association and The Probation Auxiliary-County of Kern (PACK).

On Nov. 10, 2016 nine Senior Intensive participants attended a formal lunch to exercise their etiquette skills at the Guild House. Mayor Harvey Hall was informed of the program by Guild House volunteers and elected to stop by and encourage the high school seniors in their endeavors. The Senior Intensive is a program consisting of a series of workshops, career pathway tours, and a customized job portfolio. The workshops include presentations focusing on leadership, etiquette, team building, and similar themes relating to the soft skills graduates need to be successful as they transition into their higher education and/or career and technical employment goals.

Alternative Education Philosophy

Alternative Education is a student centered option that supports and embraces the diverse needs of students by providing an alternative method of delivering instruction and monitoring academic success. Rigorous curricula, intervention programs, extended learning opportunities and safe environments are characteristics of Alternative Education programs. Collaboration with partner agencies and school districts is integral to providing available resources to the students of Kern County.

Our Mission Statement

The mission of Alternative Education is to meet the unique educational, social, and emotional needs of our diverse student population in a safe and nurturing environment to encourage students to develop an enthusiasm for life-long learning and pursue post-high school opportunities.

Our Vision Statement

We empower students to develop skills necessary for success in a 21st century global society. The Alternative Education program focuses on developing the “whole student,” by emphasizing transferable skills leading to academic success and productive citizenship.

School-wide Learner Outcomes

1. Effective communicators who…

analyze and synthesize information in order to effectively communicate findings

collaborate with peers to develop solutions for real-world challenges

demonstrate effective and appropriate interpersonal skills in a variety of settings

utilize technology proficiently in a 21st century culture

2. Invested learners who…

actively work toward academic improvement and achievement leading to graduation

take responsibility for their own academic success

pursue college and career readiness opportunities

3. Responsible citizens who…

make positive contributions to their families, communities, and society

understand the importance of making healthy choices to promote personal well-being

get along with peers and respect the ideas and cultural diversity of others

know how to access appropriate resources when needed

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